Why Motivational Interviewing Matters in Life Coaching
The Power of Helping People Maximize their Fullest Professional and Personal Potential
The relationship between the coach and client, engagement, is the foundation for all the work that the client and coach will embrace.
Clients bring their experiences, values, goals, uncertainties, and hopes into the coaching conversation. A skilled coach listens deeply rather than providing easy answers and solutions.
Motivational Interviewing supports this process by helping coaches:
- Listen for language that reflects motivation for change
- Explore ambivalence without judgment
- Ask questions that encourage reflection
- Respect client autonomy
- Avoid advice-giving
- Help clients identify their own reasons for change
- Create conversations that support insight and forward movement
LCIA trains coaches to:
- Listen for their clients’ own reasons and motivation for change
- Turn down the volume in their brain so they may listen well
- Reflect more and ask less questions
- Develop a genuine and transparent coaching presence with clients
- Slow down, share space and feel comfortable in silence
- Become curious and understand they are not the expert
Are you ready to begin your journey of becoming a Life Coach?
